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YM12 HHF

2012 Kia Venga

Blue Diesel 1396cc
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MOT Status

Valid
Expires16 Jun 2027
Tests14 (13 pass, 1 fail)
Pass rate92.9%

Mileage

71,661 mi
Last recorded71,661 miles
Recorded on17 Jun 2026
Typical for 2012 Kia Venga47,714 mi

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Vehicle Details

RegistrationYM12 HHF
MakeKia
ModelVenga
Year2012
ColourBlue
Fuel typeDiesel
Engine1,396cc

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MOT History

13 pass 1 fail
Pass 17 Jun 2026 71,661 miles

Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened offside and nearside (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Rear Coil spring corroded offside and nearside (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Fail 21 May 2026 71,636 miles

Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

Brake hose slightly deteriorated all four (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

Coil spring corroded all 4 springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))

Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

Nearside Front washer jet not working but has suficent fluid to nearside screen

Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive most of rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

fuel tank corroded and wet/ covered in a substance

Pass 28 May 2025 70,302 miles
Pass 26 Mar 2024 68,318 miles
Pass 11 Apr 2023 65,081 miles
Pass 4 May 2022 59,526 miles

Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Pass 27 May 2021 53,150 miles
Pass 22 May 2021 53,149 miles
Pass 25 Jan 2021 51,807 miles

Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

Pass 6 Feb 2020 48,503 miles
Pass 9 Jan 2019 44,023 miles

Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier battery moves side to side only (4.13 (a) (i))

Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin inner pads (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres close to minimum tread depth (5.2.3 (e))

Front front wipers smearing screen

Pass 1 Feb 2018 39,094 miles
Pass 1 Feb 2017 30,352 miles
Pass 9 Feb 2016 21,849 miles

both front tyres low inside edge

How Reliable is the Kia Venga?

Based on 541,498 MOT tests across 49,696 vehicles.

80.2%
Pass Rate
4,639
Miles/Year
16
Year Lifespan
49,696
On UK Roads

Top MOT Failure Points

Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively 4,040
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YM12 HHF is a 2012 Kia Venga in Blue with a 1,396cc diesel engine. This vehicle has been through 14 MOT tests with a personal pass rate of 92.9%.

Across all 2012 Kia Venga models, the average MOT pass rate is 76.3% with a typical mileage of 47,714 miles. This particular vehicle has performed better than the average for its year.

The most common reason a Kia Venga fails its MOT is windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, accounting for 4,040 recorded failures. If you're considering buying YM12 HHF, it's worth having these areas checked by a mechanic before committing.

The Kia Venga typically stays on UK roads for around 16 years. At 14 years old, this Kia Venga is approaching the upper end of the typical lifespan for this model.

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What year was YM12 HHF registered?

YM12 HHF is a 2012 Kia Venga, first registered on 23 March 2012.

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